EU deadlocked on changes to Russia sanctions ahead of key Ukraine, Greenland talks - Europe live
Summary
EU countries are struggling to agree on whether to remove two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from their sanctions list. The disagreement comes as EU sanctions targeting nearly 3,000 people and companies linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine are set to expire soon.Key Facts
- EU ambassadors from the 27 member states have met several times but have not reached an agreement on removing two Russian billionaires from the sanctions list.
- The sanctions list includes Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, major banks, energy companies, and arms manufacturers.
- Without an agreement by the end of September 22, 2026, these sanctions could expire.
- The EU has already extended the deadline by one week and may agree to a short-term extension again.
- France and Slovakia support removing the two billionaires, while Latvia strongly opposes this change.
- Latvia’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said Latvia cannot accept the proposal to remove these two individuals in exchange for a three-year extension of sanctions.
- The EU is also watching related talks involving President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the UN General Assembly.
- Denmark and Greenland are also signing a new agreement on Arctic security with President Trump during the UN meetings.
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